Sep 30, 2014, 1:30 pm
Last edit by: Saltire74
Changes to the CD Terms and Conditions in early January 2019 confirm the following:
Effective 1 March 2019, new Chauffeur-drive service reservations are not available in conjunction with Skywards Business and First Class Classic Rewards and Economy to Business Class Upgrades.
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...nd-conditions/
Effective 1 March 2019, new Chauffeur-drive service reservations are not available in conjunction with Skywards Business and First Class Classic Rewards and Economy to Business Class Upgrades.
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...nd-conditions/
EK Chauffeur Drive Discussion Thread
Sep 10, 2017, 9:21 am
#901
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 409
1) Drop off from airport to destination in the city usually doesn't warrant a text message from the company.
As for pickup, the chauffeur company will either call or text him, and yes, not having a local number isn't an issue. As long as his roaming is enabled and he's able to receive calls/texts on that number.
2) Directly with the chauffeur company? Probably not. You can email EK for confirmation or message them on Twitter. In my experience, once I called in about chauffeur pickup in DXB and the guy emailed a copy of the chauffeur confirmation to the email address on file for the booking.
3) Drivers usually don't mind so yes, you can hop in.
4) Not really sure about that, someone else may be able to comment. Your dad's name will probably be on the sign though.
I've got the link to the Chauffeur Drive thread in my signature, first post should have a local number in Prague that you can call.
As for pickup, the chauffeur company will either call or text him, and yes, not having a local number isn't an issue. As long as his roaming is enabled and he's able to receive calls/texts on that number.
2) Directly with the chauffeur company? Probably not. You can email EK for confirmation or message them on Twitter. In my experience, once I called in about chauffeur pickup in DXB and the guy emailed a copy of the chauffeur confirmation to the email address on file for the booking.
3) Drivers usually don't mind so yes, you can hop in.
4) Not really sure about that, someone else may be able to comment. Your dad's name will probably be on the sign though.
I've got the link to the Chauffeur Drive thread in my signature, first post should have a local number in Prague that you can call.
Sep 10, 2017, 9:21 am
#902
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Seems like OP is sorted, so figured I'd post my own questions here. Booked my dad on Emirates J as a treat (KUL>DXB>PRG) but have never flown it myself and we are flying from different locations so I'm a bit of a nervous nelly at the moment.
1) If my dad's cell is not local (i.e., Malaysian cell), will he still get a phone-call/text confirmation for his Prague pick-up/drop-off?
2) Is there a way to confirm with the company via email (rather than call)? I'm nervous about things getting lost in translation over the phone
3) On the way back, would I be able to hop into the car with my dad to the airport (I'm on a different flight) or would they take issue with this? I'm actually considering just booking a car with the hotel for ~30 Euros just to avoid the coordination but seems silly to turn down a free car. But I also don't want to run into any issues with getting to the airport to catch our flights.
4)*one more question! At Arrivals, the sign they hold up will clearly be noted that they are from Emirates, right?
Thanks in advance!
1) If my dad's cell is not local (i.e., Malaysian cell), will he still get a phone-call/text confirmation for his Prague pick-up/drop-off?
2) Is there a way to confirm with the company via email (rather than call)? I'm nervous about things getting lost in translation over the phone
3) On the way back, would I be able to hop into the car with my dad to the airport (I'm on a different flight) or would they take issue with this? I'm actually considering just booking a car with the hotel for ~30 Euros just to avoid the coordination but seems silly to turn down a free car. But I also don't want to run into any issues with getting to the airport to catch our flights.
4)*one more question! At Arrivals, the sign they hold up will clearly be noted that they are from Emirates, right?
Thanks in advance!
Sep 10, 2017, 10:16 am
#903
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 71
Wanted to thank you all so much for all your help and advice before our flights.
Everything went perfectly, the four Chauffeur pick ups were great, especially the ones in the UK we had the same driver both ways and he was so lovely and we were picked up in a huge car in Singapore...felt like royalty.
The flights were amazing, loved everything about them
. Well worth every penny they cost us. Would hate to travel in economy again... and will only ever want to travel on an A380 in the future 
Thank you all once again you were brilliant
Everything went perfectly, the four Chauffeur pick ups were great, especially the ones in the UK we had the same driver both ways and he was so lovely and we were picked up in a huge car in Singapore...felt like royalty.
The flights were amazing, loved everything about them
. Well worth every penny they cost us. Would hate to travel in economy again... and will only ever want to travel on an A380 in the future Thank you all once again you were brilliant
Sep 10, 2017, 10:58 am
#904
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 409
OP: Glad to hear everything worked out perfectly for you! Hoping for the same for my Dad, except he only gets the service in PRG and not in KUL
Sep 10, 2017, 11:18 am
#905
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,273
Got a Volkswagen transporter 'bus' in CPT today.
Driver apologised and told me that the CD requirements were very hectic at the moment and they had to beg / borrow whatever cars they could get to satisfy demand. There was indeed an army of Emirates drivers in arrivals (EK770)
Driver apologised and told me that the CD requirements were very hectic at the moment and they had to beg / borrow whatever cars they could get to satisfy demand. There was indeed an army of Emirates drivers in arrivals (EK770)
Sep 10, 2017, 11:27 am
#906
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Got a Volkswagen transporter 'bus' in CPT today.
Driver apologised and told me that the CD requirements were very hectic at the moment and they had to beg / borrow whatever cars they could get to satisfy demand. There was indeed an army of Emirates drivers in arrivals (EK770)
Driver apologised and told me that the CD requirements were very hectic at the moment and they had to beg / borrow whatever cars they could get to satisfy demand. There was indeed an army of Emirates drivers in arrivals (EK770)
Sep 10, 2017, 12:54 pm
#907
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,273
The ribs are still a bit sore but getting better. Thanks for asking!
Unfortunately no op up. There was even an empty seat in J.
On the AMS/DXB leg I had 26B, which is 'the seat from hell'. Just in front of the bar (fortunately it was not a MAN flight 😜
and the B seats feel really cramped and uncomfortable. And we parked right at the end of the airport so a reaaaaally long bus ride. Then EK 770 was parked virtually next to where we had come from 2 hours earlier. 😡 I feel I covered more mileage bussing and walking in DXB today than actually flying. So no fears for the do on Friday.....
Sep 10, 2017, 1:14 pm
#908
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Manchester/London
Programs: Skywards Plat, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,226
It costs 100 AED to get from the airport to the Palm 25/30 min journey. That is also including the airport start fee or 25 AED. The return is 75 AED. How far are you travelling to tip 50 AED?
Sep 10, 2017, 4:38 pm
#909
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: SQ TPPS (21),QF G, NZ E, IHG D Amb, Marriott Gold, HH Gold, Shangri-La Jade, Accor Plat, Hertz P
Posts: 397
In Bangkok THB100 is a reasonable tip, unless you are going to Pattaya, Hua Hin etc.
Sep 11, 2017, 12:51 am
#910
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: England
Posts: 135
As a refugee from Etihad to Emirates does anybody know which chauffeur company Emirates use in BKK, contact number would be useful. I realise that arrival will not be an issue but would like to have their details for my BKK departure just in case. Thanks.
I believe that they use PCS at MAN so I have their number.
I believe that they use PCS at MAN so I have their number.
Sep 11, 2017, 1:53 am
#912
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,618
As a refugee from Etihad to Emirates does anybody know which chauffeur company Emirates use in BKK, contact number would be useful. I realise that arrival will not be an issue but would like to have their details for my BKK departure just in case. Thanks.
I believe that they use PCS at MAN so I have their number.
I believe that they use PCS at MAN so I have their number.
Destination: BKK (Bangkok, Thailand)
Cabin: J (Business Class)
Vehicle(s): Mercedes Benz C-Class / Mercedes Benz E-Class / Toyota Quantum / HiAce (on request for large groups, extra baggage etc)
Cabin: F (First Class)
Vehicle(s): BMW 7 Series / Mercedes Benz E-Class / BMW 5 Series
-Reservations/Call Center: +66 2 787 3387
-Airport Office: +66 2 134 2910 12
-Mileage: 60 km from BKK
Sep 11, 2017, 2:09 am
#913
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: SQ TPPS (21),QF G, NZ E, IHG D Amb, Marriott Gold, HH Gold, Shangri-La Jade, Accor Plat, Hertz P
Posts: 397
As a refugee from Etihad to Emirates does anybody know which chauffeur company Emirates use in BKK, contact number would be useful. I realise that arrival will not be an issue but would like to have their details for my BKK departure just in case. Thanks.
I believe that they use PCS at MAN so I have their number.
I believe that they use PCS at MAN so I have their number.
Sep 11, 2017, 3:02 am
#915
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
The webpage:
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...auffeur-drive/